Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171043722 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN PANELBOARD

Accident Summary Nr: 171043722 -- Report ID: 1055350 -- Event Date: 09/22/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115219958	09/22/1995	1731	0	Jack Hornor Electric Inc

Abstract: An electrician was tightening some screws in a 240-volt, single-phase panelboard. The screwdriver he was using slipped between two conductors and caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his face, neck, and both hands. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTRICIAN, PANELBOARD, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115219958			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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